Program Director

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Full Time Berkeley, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $92,512.00 To $ Annually

The College Internship Program (CIP) is a national transition program supporting young adults ages 18–26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. For over 40 years, CIP has provided comprehensive programs focused on independent living, college success, career development, executive functioning, and social growth.

CIP’s integrated approach combines individualized support, experiential learning, community-based instruction, supported apartment living, and specialized coaching to help our young adult students develop the skills necessary to live happy, productive, and self‑directed adult lives.

The CIP Program is individualized, highly structured, and student‑centered. CIP hires dedicated professionals who are passionate about neurodiversity, growth, and helping young adults navigate the transition to adulthood.

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Professional Development & Leadership Training
• Collaborative and Mission‑Driven Culture
• Opportunity to Make Meaningful Impact in Students’ Lives

Benefits may change based on business needs or regulatory requirements.

The Program Director serves as the senior on‑site leader responsible for the overall success, quality, and day‑to‑day operations of CIP Berkeley. This role leads a multidisciplinary team in delivering a highly structured, student‑centered transition program for young adults with autism, ADHD, and learning differences.

The Program Director is responsible for ensuring strong student outcomes, a high‑quality student and family experience, operational excellence, healthy team culture, and achievement of enrollment and retention goals. This position oversees implementation of programs, staffing, scheduling, student support systems, residential services and operations, risk management, administrative functions, and collaboration with admissions and outreach efforts.

This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational management, emotional intelligence, accountability, and strong people leadership. Successful Program Directors are highly organized, mission‑driven leaders who can effectively manage complex systems while fostering a supportive and growth‑oriented environment for students and staff.

The Program Director partners closely with National Leadership to implement organizational initiatives, maintain program quality standards, and support continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

This is a full‑time exempt on‑site leadership position based in Berkeley, California. Evening and occasional weekend responsibilities may be required based on program operations and student support needs.

Reports to:

National Leadership

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Center leadership and staff teams.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and student‑centered culture aligned with CIP’s mission and values.
• Support hiring, onboarding, staff development, coaching, and performance management processes.
• Facilitate team communication, operational meetings, and leadership rhythms.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, consistency, and strong follow‑through across the Center team.

• Ensure consistent delivery of CIP’s program model, curriculum, and support services.
• Oversee student support systems including advising processes, team reviews, student progress monitoring, and crisis response.
• Support positive student development in executive functioning, independent living, social communication, emotional regulation, and self‑advocacy.
• Maintain high standards for student safety, professionalism, and quality of care.
• Partner with families to support student…